
Gardener Schools Group
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The Gardener Schools Group (GSG) is a family-owned network of independent co-educational schools in London. Founded in 1991 by teachers Maria and Edward Gardener, the group is known for its "greenhouse, not hothouse" philosophy, which emphasizes a holistic, supportive, and non-selective approach to education. The group currently operates 4 schools and a nursery.
Associated Schools(3)

Kew Green Preparatory School is a co-educational independent preparatory school for children aged 2-11. Situated in Kew, London, in a leafy corner adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens and backing onto the River Thames, it offers a blend of urban and natural environments. The school claims to focus on academic excellence alongside the holistic development of each child, emphasizing intellectual, emotional, social, creative, and physical growth. Its ethos aims to empower, motivate, and inspire, fostering curiosity, creativity, confidence, and collaboration within a "greenhouse" approach.

Maida Vale School is an independent co-educational senior school for pupils aged 11 to 18, located in Maida Vale, North West London. Situated in its own secure grounds within an urban residential area, the school opened in September 2020. It claims to focus on treating each pupil as an individual, fostering confidence, intellectual risk-taking, and a holistic approach to development through innovative teaching. The school is part of the Gardener Schools Group.

Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School (RPPS) is a co-educational independent school in Hammersmith, West London, for children aged 4 to 11. Founded in 1991, it is part of the Gardener Schools Group. Situated next to Ravenscourt Park, the school benefits from urban green space for outdoor activities. RPPS is housed in four buildings, including a vicarage, and offers specialist on-site facilities. The school claims to focus on providing high-quality education, meeting individual needs, and fostering kindness, respect, and a 'Growth Mindset'. It was awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award.